Eleven Mile State Park

State Park in Lake George, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday - Tuesday. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

4229 County Road 92
Lake George, CO 80827
United States

Contact:

719-748-3401

[email protected]

Visitors may enjoy fishing, boating,  kayaking, canoeing, sailing or windsurfing. When not reeling in a trophy fish, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration.

Eleven Mile State Park

State Park in Lake George, CO

Visitors may enjoy fishing, boating,  kayaking, canoeing, sailing or windsurfing. When not reeling in a trophy fish, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday - Tuesday. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

4229 County Road 92
Lake George, CO 80827
United States

Contact:

719-748-3401

[email protected]

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Eleven Mile Boating and Winter Campground Closures, Water Off -

Closed to boating except hand launch and human-powered vessels. No motors allowed. All water in the park is shut off. Winter campground closures are in effect.

Boat on the reservoir

Boat on the reservoir

Park Highlight

Explore Eleven Mile Reservoir

The park's main attraction is the 3,405 surface-acre reservoir. The reservoir's boaters are challenged by the tricky winds and fast-rising storms that occasionally sweep the area. Anglers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a trophy fish, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration. Canoe the day away around the shores of the backcountry and camp comfortably in one of our campsites.

Body water-contact activities including scuba diving, water skiing, jet skiing, wading (without waders), swimming, etc. are prohibited.

Reservoir Facilities

Facilities

    Two ramps serve the reservoir; both are on the north side at North Shore.  Boat inspections for aquatic nuisance species are required for all trailered vessels each time the vessel is launched on or removed from the lake. Boat docks are for loading and unloading only. There is an enforced five-minute use limit while mooring at the dock.

    Winter Boating
    The boat ramps at Eleven Mile State Park close October 31 each year for the season. Starting November 1, only vessels that are both hand-launched and human-powered will be allowed. ​Marine propulsion systems of any type are prohibited. The reservoir opens to boating annually after ice off in the spring.

    11 Mile Marina provides boat, mooring buoy and boat slip rentals for park guests. A fishing guide service is also available for hire. For more information, visit their website or call 719-748-0317.

    Boating and Fishing

      Boating

      All types of boating are popular on this large reservoir, including: kayaking, canoeing, sailing and motorboating. Islands within the reservoir are closed to all public use.

      Inspections

      A boat inspection is required on all trailered vessels that are intending to either be launched on or removed from either reservoir.  Any boat that is found to be contaminated before entering the water will be refused admittance to the reservoir until it is satisfactorily decontaminated. Boats found to be contaminated after leaving the water will be assisted by Parks and Wildlife staff in ensuring that the boat is clean prior to exiting the boat ramp parking lot.

      Weather

      Sudden storms with strong winds and high waves can develop quickly at Eleven Mile. If you see storm clouds building on the horizon, please exercise caution by heading closer toward shore. Underwater hazards are frequently found in the reservoir and not all are marked. Boaters should be especially careful when within 150 feet of any shoreline. 

      Fishing

      Fish for brown, cutthroat, cutbow and rainbow trout, as well as northern pike. The lake is one of very few in Colorado stocked with Kokanee salmon, but snagging for Kokanee salmon is prohibited. Carp abound in the shallow bays and inlets, providing great bow fishing. 

      Gold Metal Water fishing opportunities exist on the South Platte River within Eleven Mile State Park by the inlet.

      Ice Fishing

      Excellent ice fishing opportunities for Kokanee, trout and pike are available all winter long once the ice cap forms and is sufficiently thick enough. Please use caution when ice fishing. Have proper safety equipment and follow safety guidelines. There is no camping allowed on the ice-covered reservoir; you must be in a designated campsite for camping.

      Fishing Rules

      • All fishing is flies and lures only and is catch and release within 100 feet of the mouth of the inlet.
      • The use of live minnows is strictly prohibited.
      • All fishing is prohibited from the restricted area near the dam on the east end of the reservoir. This area is marked by a closure buoy line that stretches across the lake at that point.
      • Fishing is also prohibited on islands and docks.

      Tournaments

      The Park hosts fishing tournaments year-round. Check the ca​lendar​ for up-coming fishing tournaments.

      Guides and Outfitters

      Are you planning a fishing excursion at Eleven Mile Reservoir or along that section of the South Platte River that is Internationally known as the Dream Stream? Consider the use of a fishing guide during your trip, especially if you are new to the sport or area.

      Fish Species and Bag Limits

      See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.

      Fishing Awards and Records for Eleven Mile

      Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page.

      Bring the Brochures with You

      Aquatic Nuisance Species at Eleven Mile

      To boat on the reservoir, a pre-launch boat inspection for aquatic nuisance species (ANS), an ANS stamp and a current boat registration are required. New Zealand mud snail and Eurasian water milfoil have been detected in the reservoir at Eleven Mile.

      Inspection.

      Inspection Hours

      Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection and decontamination are available at the Eleven Mile Shop by appointment only between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the boating season.

      Water Activities

      Sitting in a camp chair while fishing

      Fishing

      Fish for seven different fish species at Eleven Mile.

      A white sailboat on the water

      Sailing

      All types of boating are popular on this large reservoir, including sailing.

      Two people paddle a canoe with a dog on board

      Canoeing

      Canoeing is popular at the reservoir.

      Two people in orange kayaks pose for a photo.

      Kayaking

      Kayaking is great exercise. Bring a friend!

      Two people windsurfing

      Windsurfing

      Windsurfing with a full body wetsuit is recommended due to the low water temperatures.

      Adult and child with life vests

      Safety

      Life Jackets

      All persons under the age of 13 must wear their life jacket at all times while in any vessel that is on the water. Visit the North Shore Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Station for personal flotation devices for loan.